Tuesday, April 3 – Friday, May 2, 2008 in the main galleries "Open Spaces II" presented by Highfield Hall, the Falmouth Artists Guild and the 300 Committee and sponsored by the Falmouth Cultural Council. In a reprise of a popular 2005 exhibition, these three organizations once again welcome local artists to submit works of art that celebrate Falmouth’s open spaces and historic places. Submissions may be made through the Falmouth Artist’s Guild, 508-540-3304. Opening Reception: Sunday, April 6, 2:30-4pm. Free and Open to the public; refreshments

More Information: The 300 Committee, Falmouth’s land trust, has preserved more than 2,000 acres of open space in Falmouth. Artists are encouraged to submit works of art that showcase these landscapes, seascapes, and nature preserves located throughout the town. The 300 Committee’s website, www.300committee.org, lists almost 100 separate open space parcels and recreation areas in Falmouth, including Beebe Woods, Coonamessett River, Bourne Farm and Nobska Light. The Falmouth Artists Guild is coordinating the art exhibition, with entries being accepted at Highfield Hall on Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28 from 10 am until 3 pm. A $5 entry fee per piece is required for members of the Guild; $7 for nonmembers. All artwork must be framed and have screw-eyes on the back. There is no fee for submissions from high school students. A map of Falmouth’s Open Spaces may be found at www.300committee.org/maps.htm.

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This juried exhibition and sale featuring the artists of New England Watercolor Society continues through May 14, 2008. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 10am-4pm;Saturday 10am-2pm. The New England Watercolor Society (NEWS) was founded in 1885 as the Boston Society of Watercolor Painters, becoming the Boston Watercolor Society in 1896 and subsequently the New England Watercolor Society in 1980. Its 27 charter members included some of the best known names in American Art such as Charles Curtis Allen, Frank W. Benson, George Hallowell, F. Childe Hassam, Louis Kronberg, Otis Philbrook, Maurice Prendergast, Charles Woodbury, honorary member John Singer Sargent, and more recently Andrew Wyeth. NEWS sponsors two annual juried shows; one open to all artists residing in New England, and one for signature members only. In addition, a National juried North American Open Show, open to all artists in North America, is held every two years. Along with the exhibitions are receptions and award presentations, gallery talks, demonstrations and workshops led by nationally recognized water media artists. These are open to the general public. Today, the Society has over four hundred members throughout New England. Anyone can support the Society by becoming an Associate member which entitles the supporter to the Society’s quarterly newsletter, upcoming show prospectuses, invitations to shows and reduced rates for entries and workshops. The mission of the New England Watercolor Society is to encourage and foster the excellence and advancement of the fine art of aqua media throughout New England.

More Information: The New England Watercolor Society will also hold Artist Demonstrations each Friday at noon during the run of the exhibit. The artists for each weekly session in May are: Mary Lizotte on May 2 and Sally Sawyer Mitchell on May 9.

Falmouth Academy’s annual Art Show features sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, woodworking and photography by our students. Attendees can vote for Best in Show. The artwork will be on display until graduation on June 7. Admission is free. There will be live music and refreshments.

CCftA will offer a 6-week Stained Glass class for all skill levels, ages 16 years and older. Classes will meet on Mondays beginning May 5 from 10am-1pm. (no class held on Memorial Day) Experienced local artisan Caryn Samuell will teach the students. The cost for all 6 classes is $250 ($225 members.) To register, please call the arts center at 508-428-0669. A class synopsis may be viewed at www.CotuitCenterForTheArts.org.

More Information: Caryn Samuell, owner of the Samuell Day Gallery in Cummaquid, has been practicing and teaching the art of stained glass making for over 35 years . Her artistry can be found in many homes and businesses throughout New England. "Her works are known for their details--for the rendering of each feather of a flying parrot, for making a bouquet of red lilies seem so lifelike that you want to touch the glass." She has taught hundreds of students in her studio/workshop, located in a renovated barn on Route 6A where she shares her glass works with over twenty other Cape artists.

Students will perform The Enchanted by Jean Giradoux, a philosophical comedy set in a small French town in the 1930’s, where the townspeople believe they are being haunted by a ghost. Admission is free; we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item for the Falmouth Service Center.

On Saturday, May 10th from 5:30-7:00 pm, Falmouth Academy will host its Spring Open House for current 5th graders and older students who anticipate applying to the school next year for enrollment in 2009-10. Falmouth Academy is an academically rigorous, independent day school for college-bound students in grades 7 – 12. Visitors on May 10th will tour the school with a Falmouth Academy student. During the student-guided tours, visitors will explore the schools' facilities, including the new 15,000 square foot wing which includes a library, science labs, art rooms, and computer lab. Falmouth Academy students, teachers, and parents will be on hand to discuss their experiences at the school. For information, call the FA Admissions Office at 508-457-9696.

Cotuit Center for the Arts presents the band, Entrain on Saturday, May 10 at 9pm. The doors open at 8:30pm. This concert is for adults, 21 years and up, positive ID required. All tickets are $20 and must be paid for in advance. To reserve tickets, please call the box office at 508-428-0669. "Entrain, winners of the Boston Music Award for the "BEST LIVE SHOW" in New England" is built on percussion, infectious grooves, hooky tunes and great vocals. Hailing from the Island of Martha's Vineyard, Entrain's chemistry is fueled by the winds, tides and joie d'vie of Island life."

Nature Sketching classes are being offered by Alison Robb, founder of Nature's Circle and Nature Coordinator for Highfield Hall. These sessions involve guided sketching of the woods and natural environment that surround Highfield Hall and are held inside the Hall in the event of rain. All skill levels are welcome and observation of the natural environment will be stressed. Classes are Thursdays, May 15, June 5, July 17 and August 14 at 2:00 pm. Participants may come for a single class, or for multiple classes. A fee of $10 per session is requested, payable to the instructor at the time of the class. To reserve a place in a class, please call Highfield Hall at 508-495-1878 (after hours press ext. 2) to leave your name, telephone number, and the date of the walk or class you wish to attend. You will be registered unless otherwise notified.

More Information: Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth. Highfield Drive is a continuation of Depot Avenue, which is located one mile past the hospital lights on the road to Woods Hole. For more information call 508-495-1878 or check the website at www.highfieldhall.org.

An evening of music offered by the FA music groups: Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble, Brass Choir, Chorale, Jazz I, and Advanced Jazz. The Spring Concert features soloists from the senior class performing with their ensembles. Admission is free; we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item for the Falmouth Service Center.

Spring has sprung in Beebe Woods! Alison Robb, founder of Nature’s Circle and Nature Coordinator for Highfield Hall, has scheduled several nature walks through Beebe Woods which will be held on Tuesdays, May 20, June 3, July 8 and August 12 beginning at 10 a.m. All walks leave from the front porch of Highfield Hall. A $5 donation is suggested. To reserve a place on a walk please call Highfield Hall at 508-495-1878 (after hours press ext. 2) to leave your name, telephone number, and the date of the walk or class you wish to attend. You will be registered unless otherwise notified.

More Information: Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth. Highfield Drive is a continuation of Depot Avenue, which is located one mile past the hospital lights on the road to Woods Hole. For more information call 508-495-1878 or check the website at www.highfieldhall.org.

Volunteering is a great opportunity to show support for something you believe in and to give back to the community! Cotuit Center for the Arts seeks volunteers to usher for shows and docents for tours. In exchange for a few hours of their time before and during a show, volunteer ushers are permitted to stay and watch the show for free. We are looking for individuals, 18 years of age or older, who have excellent customer service skills and who enjoy attending quality arts events. Other volunteers are needed to help with clerical work, marketing, publicity, fundraising and events. We are also interested in securing volunteer backstage and technical help. All volunteers must have a working email address, as this is the primary means of communicating volunteer information. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn, share, contribute, make new friends and have fun! In addition to these volunteer opportunities, CCftA is also seeking to fill house manager and box office associate positions. To learn about all of these exciting opportunities at CCftA, please come to one of our informational orientation sessions to be held on May 29 at 7:00pm and/or May 31 at 10:00am. For more information, please call the arts center at 508-428-0669 or email info@cotuitcenterforthearts.org.